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In Control Scotland
Click for more info on In Control Scotland events coming up to support young people and families who have Additional Support Needs.
Health & Wellbeing Drop in Sessions
Join us for the relationships and sexual health drop in session on Wednesday 28th Sept at 1:30pm.
You will be able to view resources and chat to staff about strategies that are used in school.
Intensive Interaction
Have a look at the lovely example of Intensive Interaction with one of our primary pupils and our dance specialist, Linda.
Community Outing
Class Tiree have been learning all about Eid Al Adah in class with Mrs Barron and Mrs Neillie.
This morning they visited the Mosque as part of their RME topic.
Stargaze Drama
Our Stargaze Drama afterschool club with Miss Antelmi starts back today.
Pupils excited to find out what musical they are doing this session.
Watch this space……..
Community Litter Pick
How clean is your school?
Today pupils from Classes Yell, Unst and Fetlar joined
fellow WoodfarmHigh pupils to participate in a Community
Litter Pick.
Thankfully the sun was shining.
Communication
Communication is at the heart of everything we do at Isobel Mair School.
Mrs McEwan is modelling and communication using PODD with one of her pupils during a dance session, talking about the different body parts used in the dance.
Miss McKay is modelling PODD with one of her P1 pupils during a SMARTBoard activity.
Pupil Council
Good luck to Stuart Cherry, S6 and Dylan McCreath, S3 who are representing IMS at a pupil council meeting at Mearns Castle High School this morning.
Make Your Dreams Come True Premier
Thank you to everyone who attended the Make Your Dreams Come True Premier this evening.
It was great to catch up with everyone, especially our ex pupils who left school at summer.
You can watch the highlights of the weekend by clicking
the following link.
Lochgoilhead Reunion
Looking forward to seeing everyone at the Lochgoilhead Reunion this evening at 6:30pm.
Come and watch the premier of the DVD highlights and catch up with all the buddies.
Watch this space for the link to view the video online.
Independence Skills
Class Islay made their own snack this morning, pancakes and they were amazing.
Afterwards they all had a job to clear up, promoting independence skills.
Best part though was eating the delicious pancakes.
Parent Ground Force Team
Our parent Ground Force team are back in action in the
sensory garden.
Can you spare a few hours to help them out?
We appreciate all your help in maintaining our sensory garden.
Parent Flyer for Calendar Dates
Click on the link below to view the recent calendar of events for this session.
Relationships and Sexual Health drop in session
Parents interested in how IMS supports teaching and learning about relationships and sexual health are invited to attend a drop in session at the school.
You will be able to view resources and chat about strategies that are used.
This will take place on Wednesday 28th September at 1:30pm.
Stargaze Drama presents Oliver
Stargaze Drama summer production of Oliver is now available on DVD.
Contact the school office if you would like to purchase a copy priced at £3 to covers costs.
Discovering Autism
Discovering Autism: Communication in all its forms.
An “apps and autism event ” powered by Tobii Dynavox
This event is for anyone working/caring for people on the Autistic Spectrum including parents, carers, teachers, pupil
support assistants and Speech and Language Therapists.
Date and Location
7th November, Manchester The Life Centre.
Click here for more information.
All Engaged, All Communicate, All Learn
Closing the Learning and Communication gap
for individuals with complex needs
All Engaged, All Communicate, All Learn is a one or two day practical, in depth and hands on session with Tobii Dynavox & RETT University.
This session is customised for anyone working with individuals with complex needs to learn effective communication and literacy strategies.
Click here for more details of this course that takes place in at the Cosla Conference Centre, Edinburgh on 6 -7 th October 2016.
Holiday Weekend
School will be closed on Friday 23rd and Monday 26th September for holiday weekend.
Reopens on Tuesday 27th Sept.
Lochgoilhead Reunion 2016
Join us for Dreams Come True, Lochgoilhead reunion and
dvd premier of all the highlights.
Tuesday 20th September at 6:30pm, Isobel Mair School.
We look forward to seeing you all.
